HR Generalist: Talent, Compliance & Engagement

Habasit; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Habasit is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist to support a broad range of HR operations at our Middletown, CT location. You will act as the first contact for employee inquiries, manage recruitment activities, and administer HRIS data entry and files in compliance with laws and company policies.

In this role you will help drive performance reviews, talent development, and engagement initiatives while coordinating training and delivering HR analytics to guide leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Psychology, HR, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in HR disciplines supporting both white and blue collar environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and ADA.
• Proven ability to manage projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Support recruitment efforts including posting jobs, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, and onboarding new hires.
• Administer HRIS data entry and employee file maintenance in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Oversee employee relations by resolving issues and conducting preliminary investigations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with managers to facilitate performance reviews, talent development plans, and employee engagement activities.
• Support training initiatives and coordinate learning and development programs.
• Generate regular HR metrics and analytics to guide decision-making.
• Guide managers and employees on HR policies to ensure legal and company compliance (FMLA, ADA, EEOC, etc.).
• Act as a change advocate on companywide strategies and initiatives.
• Perform core HR functions such as onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and offboarding.
• Assist Safety Team for site-related activities (workers' compensation, incident investigations, safety committees).

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

MS Office (Microsoft Office)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR/psychology

HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP)

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Habasit is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist to support a broad range of HR operations at our Middletown, CT location. You will act as the first contact for employee inquiries, manage recruitment activities, and administer HRIS data entry and files in compliance with laws and company policies.

In this role you will help drive performance reviews, talent development, and engagement initiatives while coordinating training and delivering HR analytics to guide leadership decisions.